Saskatchewan Land Transfer Tax 2026
Saskatchewan Flag What is land transfer tax?
Saskatchewan does not charge a provincial land transfer tax. Instead, buyers pay a land title transfer registration fee when ownership of a property is transferred. The fee is based on the value of the title or abstract being transferred. Our calculator shows you how much you can expect to pay.
Saskatchewan Land Transfer Tax Calculator
Comparison of Saskatchewan Land Transfer Taxes with Other Provinces
Saskatchewan Land Transfer Tax Rates & Rebates
| Purchase Price of Home | Marginal Land Title Transfer Fee |
|---|---|
| First $500 | $0.0 |
| $500 to $6,300 | $25.0 |
| Over $6,300 | 0.4% |
Saskatchewan Land Transfer Fees
Although Saskatchewan does not charge Land Transfer Taxes as the other provinces do, they do charge several smaller closing fees collected by your lawyer. The Saskatchewan Land Titles Registry (ISC) takes care of issuing titles and transactions regarding property and land, and when a piece of land is bought its title must be registered with the Registry showing its location and owner. Similar to Land Transfer Taxes in other provinces, Saskatchewan charges a much smaller fee on the registration of the buyer’s title called Land titles fee.
Other fees include:
- A mortgage registration fee, which varies based on the value of the mortgage and the number of titles, interests, or shares affected;
- Legal fees paid to lawyers and other professionals, which would normally cost around $1000 or lower if there is no mortgage involved; and
- Costs associated with property taxes and adjustments if the seller has already paid taxes for the property, in which case you would need to provide credit for your share of taxes.
Saskatchewan does not offer a first-time home buyer rebate on the land title transfer fee. However, eligible first-time home buyers can claim the Saskatchewan First-time Homebuyers’ Tax Credit, a provincial non-refundable income tax credit of up to $1,575.
Visit our Canada Land Transfer Tax page to find out more information about land transfer and other taxes across Canada.
Additional Fees Associated With Property Purchase in Saskatchewan
When you purchase a property in Saskatchewan, you may have several closing costs in addition to the land title transfer fee. These can include mortgage registration fees, legal fees, and property tax adjustments. However, you can also use a closing cost calculator to determine an estimate.
- The land titles fee is a charge assessed by the Saskatchewan Land Titles Registry when a title is registered for a piece of land. This fee is based on the property's value and is paid by the buyer.
- The mortgage registration fee charged by Saskatchewan Registry Services depends on the mortgage value. For the first four titles, interests, or shares affected, the fee is $200 on mortgages up to $249,999.99; $275 from $250,000 to $500,000; $525 from $500,000.01 to $750,000; $775 from $750,000.01 to $1,000,000; and $1,000 above $1,000,000.01. Each additional title, interest, or share affected after the first four costs $55.
- Legal fees are fees charged by lawyers and other professionals for their services in a property transaction. These fees can vary widely depending on the services provided but typically range from $500 to $1,000.
- Property tax adjustment costs are charges assessed by the municipality when a property is transferred between owners. These costs reflect the amount of taxes that have been paid on the property by the seller and must be credited to the buyer.
While Saskatchewan does not provide a first-time home buyer rebate on its land title transfer fee, eligible buyers may claim the Saskatchewan First-time Homebuyers’ Tax Credit. The provincial non-refundable income tax credit provides a maximum benefit of $1,575 for eligible home purchases.
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